stage 3 CKD

[Ang237Ani]

I have been ruled out as not having a uti but I get so much Frequency and urgency that I have to wear inco pads all the time, is this my CKD and if what if anything I can do about it?

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

It could be a ton of things including age, menopause, body shape, where your organs lie inside of you, like your uterus. Can even be the bathroom tissue you use.

CKD is diagnosed with labs over a period of time. See you gyno for relief.

[RhenDutchess123]

You may have a lowgrade Blader or Kidney infection, just enough to bother you but not enough to be diagnosed and treated for it...Try to keep hydrated and drink Cranberry Juice and be super careful with your Hygiene (especially after intercourse) and using scented body washes ...I would certainly keep an eye on it , as It can do alot of "silent" damage..

[Ang237Ani in reply to RhenDutchess123]

thank you for your response

[GoodHealthIsAJourney]

As already mentioned, it could be any number of things. My next stop would be a gynecologist. I'm not sure how old you are, but vaginal atrophy could cause the symptoms you're describing. Once we hit menopause and estrogen drops, vaginal atrophy is a common outcome and studied in urogenital health. In my non-medical opinion, it is probably not related to your CKD3, but I would try a specialist to get to the bottom of it. Good luck!

[Ang237Ani in reply to GoodHealthIsAJourney]

Thank you for your help

[Darlenia]

Many conditions can lead to urinary issues - as noted by others. I'd like to add that a big factor, often overlooked, is diabetes. For those with diabetes, urinary issues often increase in middle age or later. Diabetes impacts not only the kidneys (urine producers) but can also lead to diabetic bladder dysfunction resulting in an overactive bladder (greater urgency and frequency) and/or incontinence with decreased bladder sensation and overflow issues. Diabetics may also have a hard-to-detect uti, which they don't notice, contributing to urgency and frequency. If anyone has diabetes, it's very important to see a good urologist with the diagnostic skills and tests to identify it and prescribe a proper course of action. My hubby, a T2D with a transplant, has a little of everything mentioned above.

[Ang237Ani in reply to Darlenia]

Thank you for your support

[barbara55109]

Incontinence isn't tied to CKD as far as I know.

[Dana66CKD]

Well, you should definitely discuss with your doctor.When I started having problems with CKD, my blood pressure was so elevated (170's/90's). Normal BP's for me were 110/60. I was post menopausal, but it was more than that! I was going nearly every hour at night until I started taking antihypertensive.

But do make sure to address with your healthcare worker and I hope you can get this taken care of ASAP.

[Ang237Ani in reply to Dana66CKD]

Thank you for your comments

[snoochy]

I suffered with urgency and frequency for 5 years. There was a lot of pain in the pelvic floor. I could not sleep through the night, getting up every 15-20 minutes also treated for urinary infections. I tried bladder training, physical pelvic floor therapy, diet, and Botox shots in the bladder nothing worked. My life had become finding a bathroom, going very small amount and 20 minutes I was back in the bathroom. I finally was diagnosed at the Mayo Clinic with interstitial cystitis. It is an autoimmune condition that only attacks the bladder.

My bladder was the size of a small peach and as hard as a baseball. It should be able to expand to the size of a small cantaloupe, but I had no elastic and the bladder only held5 oz of urine and the urgency was back.

The only answer for me was removal of the bladder and now I have a urostomy. My life although a little annoying dealing with the urostomy, is infinitely better. It was an 8 hr surgery, and a lengthy recovery, but it was worth it to me.

You might ask your dr about it. I pray for you that it’s not IC, but if it is, there is relief.

Best regards

Snoochy

[snoochy in reply to snoochy]

I also have CKD-3B

[CKD2-4 in reply to snoochy]

Hi. I had the same problem but mine was caused by the radiation treatments for Cancer- the urostomy has been good relief. Unfortunately I developed a problem with one of my ureters which in turn caused my CKD.